So you’ve decided to sell your home – great! It’s a big decision that no one takes lightly. But it can also be a very stressful decision that leaves you unsure of what to do next. That’s just one of many reasons you should consider using a realtor to sell your home.

A realtor takes, “I’m going to sell my house” into “I’m selling my house.” And they save you stress while they do. Otherwise, you can spend weeks just finding the right platform to sell your house on. Not to mention you have to filter all the potential buyers yourself. This is incredibly time consuming and comes with a ton of drawbacks. Only one of which is hearing every reason you should either give your home away or do owner financing. You can even end up potentially putting yourself in danger.

When you work with a realtor, you work with bigger numbers. Your agent can set you up with more verified, serious buyers than you can find yourself. They also have access to bigger advertising funds and more resources for home listings. All of this leads to a much better, happier sell.

Have you ever wondered why some homes have handwritten signs on a post while others have full-color gloss sheets? The answer is usually one has a realtor involved. Realtors know exactly what potential buyers want to see and know. They have the funds to create professional, appealing advertisements for your home. You aren’t left waiting for someone to call a number written on a sign that could fall off the next time it rains.

The combination of professionalism, knowledge, and connections leads to faster sales with bigger dollar signs. While time might not always be a huge factor when you’re selling, you are responsible for the costs of your home even when you aren’t living in it. That does make selling quickly a priority for most. It can also lead to a much bigger payout, meaning that you will get the money you want and deserve when selling. This isn’t something most people can say when they choose to sell on their own.

So do you need a realtor to sell your home? No. There are plenty of ways to sell it on your own. But it does offer you protection, alleviate stress, and get you more out of your home sale if you choose to go with a realtor. So do yourself a favor and go with the best!